METHODOLOGY: PROTOCOL_4.2
    ORCHESTRATION: NEURAL_SWITCHBOARD
    SECNAV // SYSTEM_METHODOLOGY

    THE FORENSIC

    Beyond standard simulations. We've engineered an autonomous orchestration layer that audits how a candidate arrives at a decision, not just the decision itself.

    Knowledge Siloing

    Our engine utilizes a proprietary 'Neural Switchboard' to prune and isolate simulation data. The adversary agent is strictly capped to the user's discovered evidence, preventing logical leakage and ensuring a high-fidelity audit.

    Automated Threat Actor (ATA)

    Instead of static scripts, SecNav employs an ATA model that adapts tactical pressure based on candidate response. This ensures every mission is a non-linear, dynamic evaluation of the user's technical composure.

    Forensic Grading

    Every interaction is parsed by a dedicated Grader Layer that maps behavioral telemetry against NIST 800-181 (NICE) and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks in real-time.

    VITALITY_CORE
    Skill: Incident_TriageVITALITY: 89%
    Skill: Memory_ForensicsVITALITY: 12% [DECAY_WARNING]
    Skill: CPTED_PrinciplesVITALITY: 100% [REFRESHED]
    CALCULATING_TEMPORAL_DRIFT...
    MAPPING_DECAY_CURVE: TACTICAL_TECHNICAL
    AUTO_HANDOFF_TRIGGERED: SANS_FOR508_NODE
    PROTOCOL // TEMPORAL_DRIFT

    Skill Vitality.

    A security skill is not a lifetime achievement—it is a perishable asset. SecNav implements Temporal Decay logic, mapped directly to the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve, to mathematically model cognitive retention and gradually reduce the vitality score of technical skills as the threat landscape evolves.

    To maintain a Verified status, candidates must either re-deploy into advanced missions or refresh their DNA via validated partner nodes before the decay threshold is reached.

    COGNITIVE_ALIGNMENT // BLOOMS_TAXONOMY

    Cognitive Alignment.

    Our simulations aren't just multiple choice tasks. They are mapped to Bloom's Taxonomy of Cognitive Learning to verify true professional competency under pressure.

    ENTRY TIER // remembering & understanding

    Recall & Conceptualize

    Tests target recall of basic commands, ports, file paths, standard incident IDs, and fundamental SOP compliance. Dialogues are cooperative, verifying baseline concepts.

    COGNITIVE TIER 1-21.5 MAX LEVEL
    PRO TIER // applying & analyzing

    Apply & Correlate

    Tests hands-on tooling. Users run simulated queries, filter logs, parse telemetry feeds, detect contradictions, and isolate multi-variable alert indicators.

    COGNITIVE TIER 3-43.0 MAX LEVEL
    HARDCORE TIER // evaluating & creating

    Evaluate & Synthesize

    Tests strategic decision making under stress. Users triage containment prioritizations, evaluate adversarial deception, and synthesize incident reports.

    COGNITIVE TIER 5-65.0 MAX LEVEL

    Neural Orchestration Cycle

    Operational Protocol 4.2 // Turn-Based Integrity

    01

    Telemetry Injection

    Client-side focus, decision latency, and keystroke cadence are captured. Using Cognitive Latency Tracking, the engine mathematically separates Thinking Time from Composition Time to defeat LLM-assisted cheating.

    02

    Neural Sifting

    The TrustEngine prunes the mission DNA based on current state, isolating intelligence to prevent knowledge leakage.

    03

    Sequential Grading

    The Forensic Grader evaluates the turn against the Gold-Standard path and rubric hits before the actor responds.

    04

    Dynamic Response

    The ATA (Automated Threat Actor) generates a roleplay-locked response following strict tactical guardrails.

    DATA_STRUCTURE // ATOMIC_SKILLS

    Atomic Skill DNA.

    SecNav does not track "experience" in years. We track Atomic Skill Units. Our library contains 260+ verified skills—from Memory Forensics to Crisis Negotiation—each mapped to a unique industry identifier.

    Cybersecurity & MITRE ATT&CK

    Weighted against federal KSAs in CISA NIST NICE (SP 800-181) and validated against tactical MITRE ATT&CK adversarial matrices.

    Physical Protection & ISO 27001

    Compliance validation against ASIS International CPP/PSP domains and ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A environmental and assets controls.

    GRC Governance & COBIT 2019

    Corporate risk alignment auditing matching ISO 31000 frameworks, ISACA COBIT governance, and NIST CSF v2.0 policies.

    HSE & Safety Regulations

    Operational safety checks mapping to ISO 45001 clauses, the IOSH Competency Framework, and regulatory OSHA / HAZWOPER requirements.

    Leadership & Strategic Management

    Validation of core corporate behaviors, change coordination, and navigation mapped to SHRM BASK, CIPD, and PMI PMBOK guidelines.

    SKILL_DNA_PARSER // VERIFIEDONLINE
    ID: SEC-SKL-04298.2%

    Log Analysis & SIEM // NIST_T0043

    ID: SEC-SKL-08974.5%

    Threat Hunting (Behavioral) // MITRE_T1078

    ID: SEC-SKL-11232.1%

    Malware Analysis // NIST_T0172

    ANALYZING_BEHAVIORAL_TELEMETRY...
    MAPPING_TO_NIST_800-181...
    IDENTIFYING_DNA_GAPS...
    ALGORITHMIC_METRIC // RRI_INTEGRITY

    Role Readiness Index.

    Objective capability evaluation decoupled from static certificates. Driven dynamically by verified simulation telemetry, competency weighting, and automated penalty gates.

    The Verification Standards

    Unlike self-reported resumes or single-attempt multiple-choice certifications, the RRI assesses a candidate's readiness through continuous telemetry and rigorous math.

    Continuous Proficiency Scaling

    Instead of binary pass/fail grades, candidates accumulate incremental alignment as they progress toward target requirements:

    Alignment = min( 1.0, Current_Level / Required_Level )

    Critical Gate Enforcement

    A candidate can be generally proficient but present high-risk deficiencies in core critical competencies.

    [!] Leaving a critical gate skill unmet invokes a severe -10% deduction directly on the total RRI to prevent critical compliance failures.

    EVALUATION_MODEL: Continuous Proficiency Mapping
    CRITICAL_PENALTY: -10% per unmet critical node
    RRI_LIVE_SIMULATOR // DYNAMIC_CALCULATION REALTIME
    Active Audit Pathway
    Security Operations Analyst
    TARGET RRI: >= 80%

    Incident Response TriageCRITICAL GATE

    Required: PROWeight: 50%
    Progress Alignment50%

    Memory Forensics

    Required: HARDCOREWeight: 30%
    Progress Alignment60%

    Behavioral Threat Hunting

    Required: ENTRYWeight: 20%
    Progress Alignment100%
    [!] COMPLIANCE_PENALTY_TRIGGERED: UNMET CRITICAL GATE ("INCIDENT RESPONSE TRIAGE"). OVERALL RRI HAS RECOVERY OVERLAY PENALTY CAPPED BY -10.0%.
    Computed Capability

    Role Readiness Index

    Baseline: 63.0% | Deductions: 10%
    53.0%
    RRI_SCORE

    Forensic Enforcement.

    Our methodology is enforced by the Tactical Probe—a high-fidelity monitoring system that detects non-human patterns and ensures a zero-AI mission environment.

    ONTOLOGICAL_ALIGNMENT

    Mapping Skill to Global Standard.

    Every verified skill is backed by a clinical DNA profile mapped to internationally recognized regulatory frameworks and workforce criteria. Select a domain below to audit standard compliance guidelines.

    PROTOCOL // SEC_CYBER_TACTICAL

    Cybersecurity DNA

    Simulations are mapped directly to federal knowledge, skill, and ability (KSA) codes within the NIST NICE framework and checked in real-time against the MITRE ATT&CK adversarial matrix to log tactical compliance.

    Governing Frameworks
    CISA NIST NICE (SP 800-181)MITRE ATT&CK MatrixO*NET Occupational Catalog
    Status: Verified Framework Mapping
    ONTOLOGICAL_MAPPING_ENGINE // CYBER ACTIVE
    Simulation Anchor

    Incident Triage

    Cybersecurity DNA
    NIST NICET0028 // A0012

    Incident Triage & Memory Forensics Mapping

    MITRE ATT&CKT1078 // Valid Accounts

    Adversarial Access Mitigation & Containment

    O*NET Reference15-1212.00

    Information Security Analyst Competency standard

    ENRICHMENT: COMPLETEMAPPED_REGISTRY: ACTIVE

    The Forensic Result.

    See how our methodology translates into actionable intelligence. Explore the Decision Action Report (DAR).